Advances: The Receivables Finance Connect PodcastHosted by Mike Symes What will it take to unlock the next wave of growth in receivables finance and asset-based lending? Hosted by Mike Symes, Community Leader at Receivables Finance Connect, Advances brings together the people shaping the industry to challenge conventional thinking, explore new opportunities and examine the key decisions that will move the market forward. From unlocking market potential and driving innovation to creating frictionless customer experiences, embracing new technologies and exploring AI’s potential, each episode tackles the key questions that matter to lenders. Importantly, the podcast also explores the perspectives of the next generation shaping the future of the industry and the role of intermediaries in driving growth. Drawing on real-world experience and candid insights from across the market, guests share practical ideas on where the opportunities are – and how lenders can turn them into growth. The podcast complements the Receivables Finance Connect Conference, which returns to London this year with a clear challenge: Where’s the growth? Join the conversation on Tuesday 24 November 2026 at Kings Place, London. Latest Episodes Your Host Mike Symes Mike Symes is a highly experienced financial marketing and branding strategist, published author and speaker. About Mike Symes Subscribe free to stay up to date Subscribe to our PodcastSubscribe to Advances: The Receivables Finance Connect Podcast for exclusive insights from industry leaders on the opportunities and challenges in UK receivables finance. Don't miss out—stay updated with our latest episodes as soon as they drop! About your host Mike Symes Mike Symes, Community Leader of Receivables Finance Connect, is a highly experienced financial marketing and branding strategist, published author and speaker. As Chief Executive and Co-Founder of Financial Marketing Limited, former Vice President at Bank of New York (BNY) Financial, and Head of Marketing at UCB Invoice Discounting, Mike brings over 35 years’ track record of creating, building and differentiating successful financial brands. Established in 2012, Financial Marketing Limited is a City of London-based marketing agency covering every financial marketing discipline – brand, marketing and research. The agency’s experience spans providers, investors, intermediaries, government, trade bodies and suppliers across receivables finance, asset-based lending, asset finance and commercial lending in the UK, Europe and the US. Financial Marketing is FSQS Stage 2 accredited, meeting supplier requirements for compliance, internal policies and governance. Mike is the author of Light Your Firebrand and contributed to the Kogan Page publication The Brand Challenge – Adapting Branding to Sectorial Imperatives, which examines brands that have taken the road less travelled. He is the Community Leader at Receivables Finance Connect and has also been granted the Freedom of the City of London. Got a topic that would make a great podcast? Tell Mike!Mike is keen to stay ahead of industry developments and values insights from subject matter experts with bold perspectives. If you have a topic that merits a podcast, are interested in collaborating with Mike on a podcast, or simply want to share feedback on his content and the subjects he explores, feel free to reach out to him Email Mike You may also be interested in... Building Better Finance for SMEsBritish Business Bank receives £5bn capacity boost to back SMEs RegulationAutumn Budget 2026 – industry comment RegulationAutumn Budget backs SMEs and founders as banks face tax rise
